Bat Bridge Segway Tour

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Austin, United States

From $99.00

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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more

Safety measures

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English and 1 more

Good for avoiding crowds

Overview

Combine the cultural and natural highlights of Austin on an exhilarating Segway tour of the city. At dusk, see the legendary bat colony of the Congress Avenue Bridge take flight and swoop into the air in thick and intriguing swarms. With an expert guide, glide through Austin’s dazzling downtown and visit important landmarks like the Moonlight Towers, the State Capitol Building and the Sixth Street Historic District. Listen to illuminating commentary of Austin’s history and culture throughout your tour.

Cruise to the Congress Avenue Bridge for an amazing view of as many as 1.5 million bats emerging at dusk
Get a glimpse of the downtown scene as you ride through the Sixth Street Historic District
Stop at the statue of Angelina Eberley, an Austin heroine
See Austin highlights including the State Capitol, Moonlight Towers and the Paramount Theatre

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Professional guide

Use of helmet

Gratuities

Departure & Return

Departure Point

333 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Departure Time

6:30 PM

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Greet your guide at a central Austin location and listen to a detailed orientation talk on how to use your Segway. Once you feel confident, glide towards the Congress Avenue Bridge, home to Austin’s legendary colony of bats. As dusk settles, witness the majesty of North America’s largest urban bat colony as they soar into the air in dense black swarms. Listen to fascinating facts surrounding the animals’ behavior and physiology and watch the winged mammals flock for around 20 minutes.

Next, embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Austin on your smooth and self-balancing Segway; whizz past important Austin landmarks like the Texas Sate Capitol building and then gaze at the 165-foot (50-meter) tall Moonlight Towers. See the entertaining Paramount Theatre and absorb the bustling atmosphere of the Sixth Street Historic District as you cruise through the pedestrian zone.

Make a final stop at the Angelina Eberley statue and hear of its cultural significance before bidding your guide a fond farewell at your tour’s original departure point.

Itinerary

Stop At:

Texas State Capitol

Learn a little bit of the history behind the most famous landmark in Austin while cruising on a Segway!

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Duration: 15 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

Stop At:

6th Street

The live music capital of the world and an infamous nightlife location, cruise by the notorious dirty 6th!

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Duration: 15 minutes

Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Minimum age is 10 years old
All participants must sign a liability waiver
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
OPERATED BY Gliding Revolution

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

What is the policy on sanitization during Bat Bridge Segway Tour?

A:The policies on sanitization are:

Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

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What is the maximum group size during Bat Bridge Segway Tour?

A:This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

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Amazing way to know the city

AlbanM142

, Jul 2019

This was an amazing experience. Tour guys were very knowledge and so kind at all times. Despite of we were a big group starting at the same time, everything was fluent. No major issues.

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Response from Host , Oct 2019

Thank you for the feedback. We have a desire to make the tours go as streamlined as possible.

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Great tour. Our guide, Juan, was very...

Jeremy B

, Jul 2017

Great tour. Our guide, Juan, was very knowledgeable about the history of the sites in the downtown area and a pleasure to meet. Very good instructor on how to ride the Segue too. Delivered us at the Congress Avenue Bridge in perfect time to walk onto the bridge and see the bats swarm out.

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It's on a Segway and although it's...

Karen O

, Jun 2017

It's on a Segway and although it's difficult at first, it's definitely worth it!

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So much fun! My mom (66), my...

Veronica D

, May 2017

So much fun! My mom (66), my daughter(14) and I (47) went. Our guide gave good instructions and pointed out many interesting sights. A word of caution - much of the tour occurs on sidewalks with pedestrians who might unknowingly step out in front of you, causing a collision. No major damage tho! :)

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Excellent tour, guide is very patient...

Pamela T

, Oct 2016

Excellent tour, guide is very patient for beginners - you see loads of Austin and enjoy as you go along.

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Great tour with knowledgeable guide...

Donna P

, Aug 2016

Great tour with knowledgeable guide. The bats or history did not disappoint! Money well spent.

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Absolutely the best way to see Austin...

Matthew C

, Jun 2016

Absolutely the best way to see Austin. Great tour Hugo was very knowledgeable and a great instructor. Two kids who had never done a Segway and all around town wuth zero problems

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Wonderful experience. Hugo gave us...

Terry S

, Jun 2016

Wonderful experience. Hugo gave us just what we asked for. We ended up being the only family on the tour, so he tailored the tour to better fit our teenagers, which meant finding them lots a areas they could just roam around and have fun and get used to riding the Segway, with just enough history to keep the grown ups interested. Since my son is studying architecture, he even took us to a historic hotel and stayed with the stuff so that we could all look around inside. This trip was well worth booking and I'm so glad we booked it instead of the cheesy ghost tour which our boys would have thought was silly. Thanks again to Hugo for being a great guide.

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The tour itself was lots of fun with...

Carol G

, Sep 2015

The tour itself was lots of fun with Juan. He was very helpful and got my husband past him falling during training. The Segway is a fun way to get around a city and I would recommend it to anyone. We had an issue since my husband fell before the tour began but Juan coaxed him into continuing on and my husband was very happy that he did though we ended up in the ER later that evening to find out he broke his elbow.

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First time trying out a Segway. Juan...

Daniel B

, Aug 2015

First time trying out a Segway. Juan was an excellent instructor and tour guide. Great way to take a quick tour of the city. Austin is a very cool city. I would move there if it wasn't so hot!

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